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Timothy M Boyce1,2, Kyle M Green1, Ian C Han1,2

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.

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Aspiring vitreoretinal surgeons prioritize high-quality surgical and medical retina training and institutional reputation when selecting fellowship programs. Future practice setting also significantly influences training program choices.

Keywords:
educationretina training programvitreoretinal surgery fellowship

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Selecting a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship is a critical decision for ophthalmology trainees.
  • Understanding applicant priorities is essential for program recruitment and development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors influencing vitreoretinal fellowship program selection.
  • To assess the relative importance of various training and institutional variables.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 100 vitreoretinal surgery fellows trained at a single institution.
  • Respondents ranked the importance of factors like training quality, exposure to techniques, and institutional reputation.

Main Results:

  • High-quality surgical and medical retina training, diverse techniques, and institutional reputation were most valued.
  • Factors like injection clinics, simulators, and parking were least important.
  • Future practice setting correlated with preferences for work-life balance, location, and training quality.

Conclusions:

  • The quality of surgical and medical retina training is paramount for fellowship applicants.
  • An applicant's intended future practice setting is a crucial factor in program selection.
  • Mentorship and matching processes should consider trainees' long-term career goals.